dunsurfin wrote:I did consider posting in that thread but ReemZ mentions about "falling back" to the incorrect resolution. I can't get it all. What puzzles me is that it works perfectly with kernel 2.6.35 and below. The problem has been there since 2.6.36 but I just ignored it and kept 2.6.35. Now I'm interested to know what the problem is. I also didn't add to that thread because I don't have a problem with the backlight dimming.PS If you feel it is a connected issue I'd be happy for you, or any other mod, to merge the topic.

I probably used the wrong term again, my problem is that as soon as X starts and my lappy presents me with the graphical login screen, it's in that ugly 1024x768 res, where it should be 1600x900. After login I can launch System Settings and change it back to 1600x900, but upon (re)boot it's the same shite all over again.Another difference with your situation is that on my end is doesn't matter which kernel I boot, I've had this problem ever since I had the lappy and installed SL. iirc, that was the .33 kernel.

As for chucking two problems into one thread, yeah my mistake, I thought they'd both be minor problems and easily solved by something stupid old me overlooked again. Guess I was wrong

Thank you all for your help. I'm afraid that nothing has worked. There appears to be some problem between kernels after 2.6.35 and the Intel GPU. I shall have to look at an alternative when I've saved a few pennies but, in the meantime, I am quite content to use kernel 2.6.35.

Edit: Just found that it's not practical to upgrade the GPU on a laptop.

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